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Guatemala | Drought: Early Action Protocol Activation (EAP No.: EAP2023GT03, Operation No.: MDRGT023), 9 June 2026
By International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at ReliefWeb
· June 10, 2026
· 3 min read
. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview The Guatemalan Red Cross has activated its Early Action Protocol for drought. Based on the monitoring and technical analysis conducted by the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH), the activation of
Key takeaway The activation is supported by the following technical criteria: First trigger: INSIVUMEH forecasts the occurrence of an El Niño event in the Niño 3.
Why this matters
The activation of the Early Action Protocol for drought in Guatemala highlights the critical role of data-driven decision making in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters on vulnerable populations. By leveraging technical analysis from the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology, the Guatemalan Red Cross can implement anticipatory actions to reduce humanitarian impacts, particularly in relation to food security, livelihoods, and access to water. The targeting of early action in areas with high exposure and vulnerability, such as the Dry Corridor, demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the complexities of drought risk and its disproportionate effects on certain communities. As the El Niño event is forecasted to occur, the timely activation of the Early Action Protocol can help minimize the devastating consequences of drought on agricultural livelihoods and access to water, ultimately protecting the well-being of the most vulnerable populations in Guatemala.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview The Guatemalan Red Cross has activated its Early Action Protocol for drought. Based on the monitoring and technical analysis conducted by the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH), the activation of
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